The Dutch Public Health Foresight Study 2018: A Healthy prospect

Marieke Verschuuren

On behalf of Henk Hilderink and the rest of the PHFS-2018 team

Public Health Foresight Study (PHFS)

● Legal basis● Since 1993, every 4 years● Input for national and local

public health policy● Together with stakeholders

(policy, practice, research)

25 years of Public Health Foresight

Studies

PHFS-2018

● Strategic foresight study (horizon 2040)

● Combination of quantitative and qualitative methods

●Website: www.vtv2018.nl/en

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The status of public health is looking good

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Yet, we face some major challenges

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Burden of diseasecaused by CVD and

cancer

Older people living independently with dementia and other complex problems

Mental pressure on teenagers and young

adults

Three key societal challenges for the future that were highlighted in the PHFS 2018

Burden of disease caused by CVD and cancer

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Loss of life expectancy:

Older people with dementia

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Mental pressure on young people

● Pressure to perform● Social media (FOMO)● Potential impact on

mental health

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What does this mean for health professionals?

Complex societal challenges require:● Integrative approach● Person-centered approach

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How can we make progress?

● Systems approach● Technology● Build on civil and

healthcare initiatives

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A healthy prospect!

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For more information: www.vtv2018.nl/en